Trash pickup @ scdnr styx REC center

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has issued a solicitation (No. 5400023897) for trash removal and disposal services at the Styx Receiving Center located in West Columbia, SC. The procurement involves monthly refuse collection and disposal for three separate 8-cubic-yard containers: two at 2760 Wildlife Lane (one trash and one cardboard) and one trash container at 2762 Wildlife Lane, with weekly pickup service. The contract will initially run for one year with potential automatic annual renewals, creating a maximum contract period of 60 months. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, collect and transport refuse in compliance with South Carolina solid waste regulations, and dispose of waste at approved facilities. Key requirements include maintaining containers in a sanitary condition with quarterly cleaning and disinfection, servicing during facility operating hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, excluding state holidays), and obtaining all required licenses and permits.

The solicitation allows for South Carolina Resident Vendor and Resident Subcontractor preferences under SC Code Section 11-35-1524. Bidders must maintain specific insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per accident, and Workers' Compensation insurance as mandated by state law. The procurement officer, Andy Bowman, CPPB, has established key dates including a question submission deadline of August 12, 2022, at 3:00 PM EST, and a bid submission deadline of August 25, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the state reserving the right to adjust container sizes, quantities, and pickup frequency during the contract period. While no specific budget range is provided, pricing must be submitted on a unit price basis and include all associated costs and fees. No pre-bid conference or site visit is required for this solicitation.